Kat Keogh
UK patients may need ID to access some NHS services
Health officials are examining whether patients should have to show proof of identity to receive some forms of NHS care.
More than a third of home care workers have no dementia training
More than a third of home care workers in England have had no training in dementia care – Alzheimer’s Society.
App launched to help nurses raise patient safety concerns
Unison Scotland has launched a free app for nurses to raise concerns about patient care from...
Free occupational health services for Scottish practice nurses
Practice nurses in Scotland will now have free access to occupational health services as...
RCN reveals further details of accreditation scheme for nurses working at an advanced level of practice
The RCN has revealed further details of its accreditation scheme for nurses working at an...
Campaign highlights nurses working extra hour
Poster shows extra effort when clocks go back
Four out five healthcare professionals subjected to bullying, new research reveals
Four out five healthcare professionals have been subjected to bullying, new research reveals.
Leading nurse collects OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace
Leading nurse Pauline Watts had a date with royalty today when she collected her OBE from...
Body cameras aim to curb rise in attacks on nurses and other frontline staff
Security staff at a major London hospital trust are being given body cameras after attacks on nurses and other frontline workers rose by almost one third in the past year.
Gail Adams stepping down as Unison head of nursing
Ms Adams to leave after 14 years in the post.
NHS on verge of midwife ‘exodus’, Royal College of Midwives warns
Midwives are being driven out of the profession by excessive workloads and poor staffing levels, according to a new report from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).
Nursing associate role will reduce reliance on registered nurses, says England’s chief nurse
The new nursing associate role will reduce reliance on registered nurses in a health service subject to ‘severe pressures’, England's chief nurse has said.
Social care at ‘tipping point’, CQC warns
Adult social care is approaching tipping point, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned...
Nursing associate pilot scheme numbers to double amid ‘huge interest’
The number of candidates to be trained in the new nursing associate role is set to double to...
Former Nurse of the Year urges others to enter RCNi Nurse Awards 2017
Previous winner who launched a domestic violence service in an emergency department is...
Trust opens moving-and-handling training room for staff
Hospital opens dedicated training room to prevent moving-and-handling injuries among staff.
RCN goes back to the beginning for Open House
Characters from the RCN's past welcome more than 300 visitors to its historic London headquarters as part of Open House weekend
York Minster service marks 100 years of the RCN
A special service was held at York Minster to mark the RCN's centenary.